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Events To Check Out This April

Time to Spring forward and head back outdoors as Spring is officially here along with lots of events to enjoy this April in Philly that are nothing short of Springtastic. Here is a list of events to check out during the month of April.

The 2015 Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival– This year’s Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off on March 27th with Deco Japan at The Philadelphia Museum of Art and concludes on April 12th with the spectacular Sakura Sunday at the Horticulture Center in Fairmount Park. For a detailed list of events, please visit subarucherryblossom.org

South Street Headhouse District’s 84th Annual Easter Promenade– Head on down to South Street’s always festive Headhouse District with the family on April 5th for one of Philly’s oldest traditions. Enjoy live band performances, Easter treats, and more!!! For more info visit southstreet.com .

Philly Showcase of Wine & Cheese– Check out the annual event courtesy of The Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia on April 10th at The Philadelphia Convention Center. Sip on Bocelli Wines and feast on BelGioioso Cheeses. For more info visit bgcphila.org

Caribbean Cuisine Week– Dine out on delicious Caribbean fare during Caribbean restaurant Week April 8-10 at participating venues. For more info visit caribbeancuisuneweek.com

Flight Market @ Lincoln Financial Field– Enjoy a day of food, flea markets, and live music on April 19th at this Food Trust, Night Market inspired event . For more info visit thefoodtrutst.org .

17th Annual Manayunk BBQ Bourbon & Blues Craft Beer Fest– Head to Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant on Saturday April 25th for a day of Music, BBQ, and over 60 Craft Beers. For more info visit upcomingevents.com .

Arts, Tech & Other

Philly Tech Week April 17-25th– Celebrate the world of technology and innovation and it’s innovators at a week of events filled with all that defines technology in the modern world. For more information visit 2015.phillytechweek.com .

Great Philadelphia Comic Con April 3-5th– Cosplayers, lovers of cult TV, and families alike can head to this prelude to Wizard Comic Con at The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center and meet some their favorite actors/actresses, comics and more. For more info visit philadelphiacomiccon.com .

The Philadelphia Invitational Furniture Show– Head to 23rd Street Armory the weekend of April 10-12th to see the skills of some of the world’s most talented craftsmen/women and artists in the form of chairs, beds, paintings, tables, and more. If you’re looking to decorate or redecorate it will be even better. For more info visit philaifs.com .

2015 Jazz Appreciation Month Kickoff Celebration– All are Cordially invited to the Mayor’s Reception Room 202 on April 1st for the special Jazz Kickoff Celebration that will honor one of Philly’s own jazz greats, McCoy Tyner. April has been declared as Jazz Appreciation Month in Philadelphia so get it started off the right way. Fore more info visit here .

Namas Day Spring 2015– Yoga and healthy living enthusiasts in Philly, may want to check out Namas Day at the WHYY building on Saturday April 18th. The event is all day and presented by Philly Area Yoga. For detailed info and ticket pricing visit NamasDayPhilly.com .